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Steven Horsford

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Steven Alexzander Horsford is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Nevada's 4th congressional district since 2013, with a break from 2015 to 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party. During his time in office, Horsford has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development, advocating for policies that benefit working families in Nevada. He has also been involved in efforts to address gun violence and improve infrastructure in his district.

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Dec 22, 2022

This would only allow for a continuation of National Heritage Areas, including Great Basin National Heritage Area, which just this past August celebrated its 100-year anniversary, which I was proud to attend. This legislation is critical…

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Dec 22, 2022

I thank my colleague, Mr. Tonko, for yielding the time and for leading on this legislation on the floor today. I come here today to discuss my bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Great Basin National Heritage Area and Mormon Pioneer…

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Dec 22, 2022

I thank the distinguished chairman, Mr. Neal, for yielding time and for leading this important legislation. I also thank him for the opportunity to serve on this important committee. I also thank the ranking member for always showing…

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Sep 22, 2022

Today, we have the opportunity to pass landmark legislation to make our communities across America safe, to reduce crime and save lives. I am elated that the legislation I authored, the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, is receiving a floor…

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Sep 22, 2022

Today, gun violence remains the leading cause of premature death for Black men as well as the number two cause of premature death for Latino men and Black women. Mr. Speaker, I am casting my vote for my father; for my constituent…

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Aug 12, 2022

I will cast my vote today to lower the cost of prescription drugs, tackle the climate crisis, and make big corporations pay their fair share in taxes while putting people over politics. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues on the other side of the…

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Jul 29, 2022

It is great to see the gentlewoman in the chair. I thank Chairman Grijalva for bringing this important bill to the floor, and I applaud the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Neguse), my friend and colleague, for leading this legislation. Madam…

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Jul 19, 2022

That is the type of investment I am willing to make. I wish my colleagues would do the same.

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Jul 19, 2022

Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing and thank you to our witnesses for appearing before the Committee.

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Jun 24, 2022

Today, I am casting my vote for my father; the 58 victims who lost their lives during the 1 October shooting in Las Vegas; Sean'Jerrion Coleman, a constituent and a Las Vegas youth leader; and so many other Americans who are victims and…

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Jun 24, 2022

Today, June 24, 2022, marks 30 years to the day that my father was shot and killed by senseless gun violence. So, I stand here emotional as I prepare to cast a vote in favor of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, historic legislation…

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Jun 13, 2022

I am actually glad that we have your expertise and incite to highlight just how fundamental the American Rescue Plan has been to our country's pandemic recovery.

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Jun 13, 2022

The only ones to defund law enforcement were the Republicans who voted no on the American Rescue Plan.

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Jun 13, 2022

I came to make sure that the federal programs that Congress approves and that the Administration implements works for my constituents.

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Jun 13, 2022

Would you agree, Dr. Coronado, that the American Rescue Plan positioned our economy on the path for growth?

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Jun 13, 2022

I voted to pass the American Rescue Plan in the moment that it was needed.

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Jun 8, 2022

Later this month, 30 years to the day, my father was shot and killed by senseless gun violence. And so I rise today with a heavy heart for those who have been murdered by gun violence and the survivors who now must live with that trauma…

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Jun 7, 2022

What we also know is that the Federal Government has not been investing in these efforts and has not been funding these efforts that we know bring peace to our community.

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May 11, 2022

I will continue fighting for this important industry that is critical to my constituents in Nevada's 4th Congressional District.

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May 10, 2022

It's my understanding that the biggest risk to on-time delivery of the Space Development Agency's Tranche 1 missile tracking layer is the accelerated launch timeline and requirement to use the National Security Space Launch program.

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May 10, 2022

I'm curious what we're getting for all this extra spending other than adding significant amounts of time to our launch timelines.

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May 10, 2022

For that reason, the requirement for SDA to procure launches under NSSL seems unnecessary and wasteful.

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Apr 26, 2022

Funding for our national defense is not some political prop that can be held up to score cheap political points.

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Apr 5, 2022

This is the wrong time--I used an analogy in a committee hearing just earlier today saying that we are one the--we are within--inside the one yard line within the 2-minute warning of the football game and we need that touchdown to win.

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Apr 5, 2022

I don't know how that helps communities, small businesses, our economy's recovery when we are cutting off the very support that is needed.

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